20th Amendment to the Sri Lanka constitution passed

October 22, 2020 at 7:39 PM

  • 20th Amendment to the Sri Lanka constitution passed today with 156 MPs voting favour for it. 65 MPs opposed it.
  • Seperate vote got underway for dual citizenship clause which allows duel citizens in Parliament. It was passed with majority voting in favour : 157 to 64
  • The second reading of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution was passed in Parliament with more than 150 MPs voting in favour.

8 Opposition MPs supported the 20th amendment.

Final Vote Count : 156 to 65